The Spaniards discovered San Francisco Bay in 1769 and sent explorer Juan Bautista de Anza on a legendary march from northwestern Mexico to the bay area with more than two hundred settlers, a garrison of soldiers and a thousand head of cattle. They settled at Arroyo de los Dolores and an assistant of Padre Serra's, Padre Francisco Palou, consecrated the site on June 29, 1776, five days before the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Mission Dolores, as it is known locally, is the oldest intact building in San Francisco.

Sixth Mission Built

Founded:
October 9, 1776

Location:
3321 16th Street
San Francisco

MAP TO MISSION &
DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS

Mission Scrapbook

LIMITED FINE ART EDITION
"Mission in The City"